1-2-3 Rhythm Tee

• Tee set up slightly in front of the middle of the plate
• Hitter sets up two steps back from the plate (toward the catcher position)
• Hitter crosses their back foot in front of their front foot, staying square to the plate
• Hitter then steps with the front foot into the normal area of their batting stance
• As front foot moves forward towards the pitcher, the weight should be shifted onto the back foot as the load, and the front foot should stride into the normal stride position
• Hitter then tries to hit the ball back up the middle, using the momentum from the steps, hitting the ball on a 3 count (counting starts with first step)
• Objective is for the hitter to land the strike foot on the 3 count as they count off as they walk
• Ideal drill for working on coordinating the body and being able to consistently be in position to hit with timing
• Partners switch after 5 swings